Before you are given ZOLADEX 3.6 mg

When you must not be given it

ZOLADEX 3.6 mg will not be given to children. There is no information on its use in children.

It will not be used after the use by (expiry) date printed on the pack. It may have no effect at all, or worse, an entirely unexpected effect if it is used after the expiry date.

ZOLADEX 3.6 mg will not be used if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.

Before you start to use it

You must tell your doctor if:

you have any allergies to any ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet or any other substancesIf you have an allergic reaction, you may get a rash, hay fever, difficulty breathing or feel faint.

you are pregnant, intend to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.Unless you are using ZOLADEX 3.6 mg as part of a fertility treatment do not use it while you are pregnant. It may affect the baby. We do not know if ZOLADEX 3.6 mg passes into breast milk.

you have heart or blood vessel conditions, including heart rhythm problems (arrhythmia), or are being treated with medicines for these conditions.The risk of you having further heart rhythm problems may increase if you are taking ZOLADEX 3.6 mg.

Taking other medicines

Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including

medicines that you buy at the chemist, supermarket or health food shop.

Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you what to do if you are taking any other medicines.

If you have not told your doctor about any of these things, tell them before you are administered ZOLADEX 3.6 mg.

Side effects

Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are using ZOLADEX 3.6 mg. ZOLADEX 3.6 mg helps most people with the illnesses it treats, but it may have unwanted side effects in a few people.

It can be hard to work out whether side effects are caused by ZOLADEX 3.6 mg or the disease that is being treated. All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have.

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following and they worry you:

skin rashes

painful joints

hot flushes, sweating or feeling faint

chills

tingling in fingers or toes

swelling, soreness or itchiness of the breasts

vaginal dryness

headache

mood changes

trouble passing urine or experience lower back pain

your testicles getting smaller

These are all mild side effects of ZOLADEX 3.6 mg.

ZOLADEX 3.6 mg lowers the amount of sex hormones in your body so your sex drive will probably be reduced.

It is unlikely that you can father a child or fall pregnant while using ZOLADEX 3.6 mg, unless it is for infertility treatment.

Use a barrier contraceptive method to make sure.

Most women stop having periods while being treated with ZOLADEX 3.6 mg. Some may go through menopause while being given ZOLADEX 3.6 mg and not have periods again when the treatment is finished.

In men and in women who have not gone through the 'change of life', ZOLADEX 3.6 mg is likely to reduce the amount of calcium in their bones leading to a loss in bone mineral density. It is known that bone mineral density loss partially recovers in the next several months following cessation of therapy. However, doctors do not know if bone mineral density loss will recover completely in every person. Discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned.

If you have a tumour in your pituitary gland, ZOLADEX 3.6 mg may make the tumour bleed or collapse. This is very rare but causes severe headaches, sickness, loss of eyesight and unconsciousness.

Your doctor will be happy to discuss these things with you if you want more information.

Tell your doctor if you notice anything else that is making you feel unwell. Some people may get other side effects while being treated with ZOLADEX 3.6 mg.

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